The electric two-wheeler industry is booming, and 2022 promises to be an exciting new year for the two-wheeler EV segment. From several highly-anticipated electric scooters, from established brands, and even mainstream powerhouses like Hero MotoCorp and Suzuki India, 2022 promises several new electric motorcycles as well, a few of them high-performance and sporty electric bikes. More performance, increased range, as well as better features and technology will be the buzzwords for the electric two-wheeler industry in 2022. Here's a look at some of the upcoming electric scooters and electric motorcycles that are likely to make their debut in India in the coming year. The list here is based on reader interest and not necessarily the most affordable, or the two-wheelers with the best features and performance.
Possibly one of the highly-anticipated electric motorcycles, the Ultraviolette F77 is in the final stages of testing and production will commence sometime in the first half of 2022. The F77 is a 'made in India' high-performance electric motorcycle with a 0-60 kmph claimed acceleration timing of 2.9 seconds, and a top speed of 140 kmph. With a claimed range of 150 km, the F77 is a smart and connected electric motorcycle with remote diagnostics, over-the-air (OTA) updates, regenerative braking, multiple ride modes, bike tracking, ride diagnostics and several other features. TVS Motor Company has led funding for Ultraviolette Automotive, and the company says the latest Series C funding will be used for the production and commercial launch of the F77 electric motorcycle.
India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer by volume, Hero MotoCorp will be entering the electric two-wheeler segment in 2022, with an all-new electric scooter. The company has already trademarked the Vida name, which is expected to be a new vertical for electric mobility and Hero MotoCorp's EV range. Details on the new electric scooter are scarce at this stage, but we expect Hero to incorporate battery-swapping technology, following a partnership with Taiwan's Gogoro in April 2021. The upcoming electric scooter was teased in August, but looks unlike any of Gogoro's current EV models. More details are expected at the time of launch, expected around March 2022.
Suzuki Burgman Street Electric
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has been testing the electric version of the Suzuki Burgman Street scooter, and from spy shots that we have seen, the Suzuki electric scooter seems almost production-ready. So far, no details are available on the performance and features of the Suzuki Burgman Street electric, but we expect it to be a feature-packed electric scooter, with a top speed of nearly 80 kmph, and range of over 75 km. The scooter is likely to be launched in early 2022.
Hero Electric AE-47
The Hero Electric AE-47 will be the brand's first electric motorcycle, and will be powered by a 4,000 W electric motor, with a claimed top speed of over 85 kmph. The AE-47 has a lightweight portable lithium ion 48V/3.5 kWh battery, and can be charged fully in four hours. The AE-47 has two modes - in Power mode, range is claimed to be 85 km on a single charge, while in Eco mode, the estimated range is 160 km on a single charge.
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